Question

a nurse is caring for a client who experiences aggression. which of the following statements made by the client indicates the client experiences hostile aggression?

• \i let off steam by yelling out loud.\
• \i shattered a plate because i stubbed my toe in the kitchen.\
• \they made me mad and so i hit them.\
• \i clench my fists when i have to wait in traffic.\

Explanation:

Hostile aggression is intentional harm directed at another person due to anger or resentment. The statement "They made me mad and so I hit them" shows targeted harm (hitting) toward others driven by anger, which aligns with hostile aggression. Other options involve non-targeted release (yelling, shattering a plate) or non-harmful tension (clenching fists), not hostile aggression.

Answer:

"They made me mad and so I hit them."